Jump to content

Volken: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 47°35′N 8°38′E / 47.583°N 8.633°E / 47.583; 8.633
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
clean up and added population template using AWB
m →top: fixing/removing unknown/unused parameters across Wikipedia using AutoWikiBrowser
 
(26 intermediate revisions by 21 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{For|the German-Canadian businessman and philanthropist|John Volken}}
{{Infobox Swiss town
{{Infobox Swiss town
| subject_name = Volken
| subject_name = Volken
| municipality_name = Volken
| municipality_type = municipality
| municipality_type = municipality
| image_photo = Volken bushaltejo 266.jpg
| imagepath_coa = Volken-blazon.svg|pixel_coa=
| imagepath_coa = Volken-blazon.svg|pixel_coa=
| map =
| languages = German
| canton = Zurich
| canton = Zurich
| iso-code-region = CH-ZH
| iso-code-region = CH-ZH
| district = [[Andelfingen (district)|Andelfingen]]
| district = [[Andelfingen (district)|Andelfingen]]
|coordinates = {{coord|47|35|N|8|38|E|display=inline,title}}
| lat_d=47|lat_m=35|lat_NS=N|long_d=8|long_m=38|long_EW=E
| postal_code = 8459
| postal_code = 8459
| municipality_code = 0043
| municipality_code = 0043
Line 20: Line 19:
| places =
| places =
| demonym =
| demonym =
| neighboring_municipalities= [[Andelfingen]], [[Berg am Irchel]], [[Buch am Irchel]], [[Dorf, Switzerland|Dorf]], [[Flaach]]
| neighboring_municipalities= [[Andelfingen, Switzerland|Andelfingen]], [[Berg am Irchel]], [[Buch am Irchel]], [[Dorf, Switzerland|Dorf]], [[Flaach]]
| twintowns =
| twintowns =
|}}
|}}
[[File:Karte Gemeinde Volken 2007.png|thumb|Volken]]


'''Volken''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Andelfingen (district)|Andelfingen]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Zurich (canton)|Zürich]] in [[Switzerland]].
'''Volken''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Andelfingen (district)|Andelfingen]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Zurich (canton)|Zürich]] in [[Switzerland]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:ETH-BIB-Volken-LBS H1-011004.tif|thumb|Aerial view (1948)]]
Volken has an area of {{km2 to mi2|3.3|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 64.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29.1% is forested. The rest of the land, (6.7%) is settled.<ref name=SFSO/>
Volken has an area of {{convert|3.3|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 64.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29.1% is forested. The rest of the land, (6.7%) is settled.<ref name=SFSO/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Volken has a population (as of {{Swiss populations date|CH-ZH}}) of {{Swiss populations|CH-ZH|0043}}.{{Swiss populations ref|CH-ZH}} {{as of|2007}}, 6.8% of the population was made up of foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 15%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (93.7%), with Albanian being second most common ( 3.7%) and Portugese being third ( 0.7%).
Volken has a population (as of {{Swiss populations date|CH-ZH}}) of {{Swiss populations|CH-ZH|0043}}.{{Swiss populations ref|CH-ZH}} {{as of|2007}}, 6.8% of the population was made up of foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 15%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (93.7%), with Albanian being second most common ( 3.7%) and Portuguese being third ( 0.7%).


In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] which received 60.5% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (12.4%), the [[Christian Social Party (Switzerland)|CSP]] (11.2%) and the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (9.1%).
In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] which received 60.5% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (12.4%), the [[Christian Social Party (Switzerland)|CSP]] (11.2%) and the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (9.1%).


The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) is children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 28.7% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 59.3% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 11.9%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Volken about 90.5% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory [[Education in Switzerland#Secondary|upper secondary education]] or additional higher education (either University or a ''[[Fachhochschule]]'').
The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) is children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 28.7% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 59.3% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 11.9%. In Volken about 90.5% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory [[Education in Switzerland#Secondary|upper secondary education]] or additional higher education (either university or a ''[[Fachhochschule]]'').


Volken has an unemployment rate of 0.21%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 46 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 18 businesses involved in this sector. 4 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 1 businesses in this sector. 22 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 7 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/regionalportraets/gemeindesuche.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 28-Jul-2009</ref>
Volken has an unemployment rate of 0.21%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 46 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 18 businesses involved in this sector. 4 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 1 businesses in this sector. 22 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 7 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/02/key.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 28-Jul-2009</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.volken.ch Official website] {{de icon}}
* [http://www.volken.ch Official website] {{in lang|de}}
{{commonscat}}


{{Municipalities of the district of Andelfingen}}
{{Municipalities of the district of Andelfingen}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Municipalities of the canton of Zurich]]
[[Category:Municipalities of the canton of Zürich]]

[[ca:Volken]]
[[de:Volken]]
[[eo:Volken]]
[[fr:Volken]]
[[it:Volken]]
[[nl:Volken (gemeente)]]
[[ru:Фолькен]]
[[vo:Volken]]

Latest revision as of 00:47, 23 March 2024

For the German-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, see John Volken.
Volken
Municipality
Coat of arms of Volken
Coat of arms
Location of Volken
Map
Volken is located in Switzerland
Volken
Volken
Volken is located in Canton of Zurich
Volken
Volken
Coordinates: 47°35′N 8°38′E / 47.583°N 8.633°E / 47.583; 8.633
CountrySwitzerland
CantonZurich
DistrictAndelfingen
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation
406 m (1,332 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)[2]
 • Total
362
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
8459
SFOS number0043
ISO 3166 codeCH-ZH
Surrounded byAndelfingen, Berg am Irchel, Buch am Irchel, Dorf, Flaach
Websitewww.volken.ch
SFSO statistics

Volken is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.

Geography

[edit]
Aerial view (1948)

Volken has an area of 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi). Of this area, 64.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29.1% is forested. The rest of the land, (6.7%) is settled.[3]

Demographics

[edit]

Volken has a population (as of 31 December 2020) of 383.[4] As of 2007, 6.8% of the population was made up of foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 15%. Most of the population (as of 2000) speaks German (93.7%), with Albanian being second most common ( 3.7%) and Portuguese being third ( 0.7%).

In the 2007 election the most popular party was the SVP which received 60.5% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the FDP (12.4%), the CSP (11.2%) and the SPS (9.1%).

The age distribution of the population (as of 2000) is children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 28.7% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 59.3% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 11.9%. In Volken about 90.5% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either university or a Fachhochschule).

Volken has an unemployment rate of 0.21%. As of 2005, there were 46 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 18 businesses involved in this sector. 4 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 1 businesses in this sector. 22 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 7 businesses in this sector.[3]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Ständige Wohnbevölkerung nach Staatsangehörigkeitskategorie Geschlecht und Gemeinde; Provisorische Jahresergebnisse; 2018". Federal Statistical Office. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 28-Jul-2009
  4. ^ "Ständige und nichtständige Wohnbevölkerung nach institutionellen Gliederungen, Geburtsort und Staatsangehörigkeit". bfs.admin.ch (in German). Swiss Federal Statistical Office - STAT-TAB. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Volken.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Volken&oldid=1215088302"